He then moved onto Purdue, leading the Boilermakers to a 35-34 record over five seasons, three top-3 upset wins, and a Big Ten West title this season. Other Factors of Note: Dorrell was a curious hire from the start and leaves behind a big rebuilding project for the next coach. After a 6-18 record over the past two seasons, any candidate will have to gauge Stanford's commitment to major college football, especially in the era of NIL and post-Pac-12 realignment. California: Cal has fired offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and offensive line coach Angus McClure. The Tigers are 4-4 in Drinkwitzs third season as head coach. Will there be more resources and a bigger budget? Tennessee analyst Jack Taylor has also been hired as USF's tight ends coach, reports FootballScoop. Despite that and the challenges in recruiting that exist, history has shown you can consistently win (and win at a high level) in Madison.Conference Realignment Outlook: Stable. Despite its challenges, however, Purdue is still a Power Five job in a rich conference, and it should attract plenty of interest. Clark, who was Sporting News Coach of the Year in 2018, Iowa State: Offensive line coach Jeff Myers is out at Iowa State and receivers coach Nate Scheelhaase has been promoted to offensive coordinator, the school announced. After a 6-18 record over the past two seasons, any candidate will have to gauge Stanford's commitment to major college football, especially in the era of NIL and post-Pac-12 realignment. Texas State (Hired G.J. The Boilermakers play LSU in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 2. Also, the stadium is relatively new (2011), and the program opened an athletic facility in '16.Cons: As with any program changing conferences, FAU will have to spend more to keep up with some of its new neighbors in the AAC. Kinne. Kentucky: Kentucky has fired Rich Scangarello after one season as the Wildcats offensive coordinator. Tech also fired AD Todd Stansbury, the man who hired Collins away from Temple. FAU: FAU has fired head coach Willie Taggart. Stanford has not had a winning season in a full year of games since '18 and is just 14-28 over the last four seasons.Five-Year Win Trend:* 7This excludes 2020 and data from '22 seasonFive-Year Recruiting Average: 28.4Pros: Coaching at an academic power can create challenges, but as Shaw and Jim Harbaugh showed, you can compete and win Pac-12 titles here. 4. Cincinnati: Scott Satterfield is set to hire Louisville running backs coach DeRail Sims as an assistant coach at Cincinnati, sources tell On3. Other new Big Ten West hires, such as Fickell and Matt Rhule at Nebraska, will have a head start on Purdue's eventual hire in the roster management frenzy. section: | slug: college-football-coaching-carousel-tracker-analysis-grades-on-coach-changes-2022-23-hires | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Chadwell led Coastal Carolina into the national spotlight with back-to-back 11-win seasons in 2020 and 2021. Will Arizona State let Ray Anderson make the next hire? The only question for Wisconsin in conference expansion is what happens to divisions and scheduling in the new-look Big Ten.The Hire:Interim coach and defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard was believed to be the frontrunner throughout the process, but in a bit of a surprise, Wisconsin hired Luke Fickell away from Cincinnati to replace Chryst. Mosley has been working to shorten a list of candidates for North Texas' head coach over the last few days, and now that his promotion is official, he is moving forward with zeroing in on top target. Satterfield confirmed the news to his staff Monday night, telling them the deal came together very fast.. Wisconsin: Wisconsin has confirmed the hiring of Cincinnatis Luke Fickell as its new head coach. It seems on the surface the old run-the-damn-ball Wisconsin offense is heading the way of the dodo. Also, the Big 12 is more financially lucrative, giving the program a chance to pour more resources into football.The Hire: Louisville coach Scott Satterfield was hired to replace Fickell on Dec. 5. It was an understandable move given what Brohm accomplished at Purdue and that Louisville is his hometown and alma mater. It might take some time. He led the program to a 12-0 record in the regular season before losing Friday night in a second-round game against Incarnate Word, which is coached by recently-hired Texas State coach G.J. Contending (and winning) conference titles are an expectation here.Other Factors of Note: Western Michigan is the only MAC team that has fired its coach in the 2022-23 cycle. Four of the last five hires left Cincinnati to coach at a Power 5 school.Conference Realignment Outlook: Stable. Ole Miss/NC State: NC State offensive line coachJohn Garrison has accepted the same position at Ole Miss, according to multiple reports. Moving to the American Athletic Conference is a step forward for this program. Nebraska/NC State/Syracuse: It was a bad Thursday for Syracuse fans. Syracuse: Quarterbacks coach Jason Beck has been promoted to offensive coordinator following the departure of Robert Anae to NC State. Jim Harbaugh and his protege David Shaw could not have worked out better, but Shaw's resignation on Nov. 27 leaves the Cardinal in a difficult position. Cincinnati plays Louisville on Dec. 17 in the Fenway Bowl. Trent Dilfer has prominently run the national QB competition Elite 11 for several years and has coached Lipscomb Academy (TN) to back-to-back State II-AA titles. It's unlikely Arizona State would get left behind in a major realignment between the Pac-12 or Big 12, but the overall uncertainty of how the future looks is still a major concern.The Hire: Oregon offensive coordinator and Arizona native Kenny Dillingham was announced as the program's new coach on Sunday, Nov. 27. Increased player and staff mobility creates a dozen movements and opening each December as soon as the regular season concludes. The state of Nebraska doesn't produce enough talent within its own borders to build a team capable of winning the Big Ten title, so the program has to recruit surrounding states and Texas, Georgia, Florida and California for players. North Texas:North Texas has elevated Jared Mosley to athletics director after serving as COO and interim AD, sources tell 247Sports. The most recent waves were made at Colorado, where the Buffaloes hired Deion Sanders away from Jackson State after it fired Karl Dorrell during the season. 21. Heisman Trophy finalists for 2022 college football season Lewis led the Flashes to its first bowl victory in 2019 with his veer and shoot offense. FAU: FAU has hired former Texas and Houston head coach Tom Herman as its new head coach. Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK. Satterfield found success at Appalachian State before moving to the Power Five at Louisville. Charlotte is just 27-60 at the FBS level.Conference Realignment Outlook: Stable. Other new Big Ten West hires, such as Fickell and Matt Rhule at Nebraska, will have a head start on Purdue's eventual hire in the roster management frenzy. Editors note: This story is part of the 2022 edition of the Secrets of the Coaching Carousel series exploring unique aspects of college football coaching changes 6. It's hard enough to be the coach at Stanford given the restrictions that existed. Tulsa: Ohio State offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson has been hired as Tulsa's head coach, the school has announced. Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin on the sidelines against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. If you are the head coach of a program in Texas, there's plenty of talent within your state borders to build a program. Sorting out which college football program is the best job is a source of constant debate. Nebraska coach Scott Frost was the first coach pink-slipped of the cycle, and things spiraled from there. The early turnover in college football this season (and in 2021) has been wild. Stanford has all the money and prestige in the world to attract a quality coach, but any leader will have to work through exceedingly stringent academic standards. So much is at stake, and with record-breaking media deals struck in the Big Ten (More than $1 billion per year), conference realignment shaking the landscape once again and the College Football Playoff expanding as early as 2024, the need for fresh perspectives and aggressive hiring-and-firing practices is at an all-time high. In the latest carousel moves, Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor is reportedly moving on to take over the program at Stanford. The Broncos went to three bowl games under Lester's direction but never won the MAC West. Golesh led the way for a Vols offense thats ranked No. The Rebels finished 5-7 this year, which was the best mark under Arroyo's watch. Charlotte will also need to increase its investment in salaries for coaches and add support staff as it moves to a tougher conference. Coach Kiffin is establishing a program that can sustain success and contend for championships, Ole Miss AD Keith Carter said in a statement. P.J. The future of the Pac-12 is unsettled, but the right coach and investment in staff around him could help Arizona State challenge in the conference at a higher level. Clarity on the conference front could be coming in the next few months, but regardless of Big Ten/Big 12 expansion, the Buffaloes (like all teams outside of the Big Ten and SEC) have to be concerned about a growing revenue gap.The Hire: Colorado made one of the most intriguing moves of this year's coaching carousel by hiring Jackson State coach Deion Sanders. After a tumultuous offseason with significant roster turnover, and an investigation into the program that put his status in doubt, Harsin needed a fast start and rapid improvement to save his job. The first hire of the cycle may also stand to be the biggest. Since the move to the FBS ranks in 2012, the Bobcats have just one winning mark ('14). His resignation from Ole Miss in July 2017 for a "pattern of personal misconduct," but there's no doubt that the guy can win at an elite level. The 49ers lost to a FCS opponent (William & Mary) this season and consistently ranked at the bottom of Conference USA in scoring defense under Healy's watch.Five-Year Win Trend*: 4.4*This excludes 2020 and data from '22 season.Five-Year Recruiting Average: 105Pros: This is a job with some upside as it moves into the American Athletic Conference. Edwards finished his tenure in Tempe at 26-20 and won 17 games in Pac-12 play.Five-Year Win Trend*: 7*This excludes 2020 and data from the '22 season.Five-Year Recruiting National Average: 48.6Pros: Talent is on the rise in the state of Arizona. 3. Its a return to college for Rhule, who was fired by the Carolina Panthers in October during his third season as the Panthers coach. The news was first reported by ESPN. Iowa State also fired offensive line coach Jeff Myers. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Although there's concern about the future of the league, Stanford should be in a good place should the Pac-12 fall apart. Week 13 showdowns. However, their first mentioned names include Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alfordand former Cincinnati defensive coordinator Mike Tressell(who may follow Fickell to Wisconsin). Which of the open jobs is the best in the 2022 coaching carousel? The minute the Louisville job opened up, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm's name arose. Freeze has posted a 34-15 record at Liberty the last four seasons, including 8-4 this year. Find every FBS head coaching change and the biggest coordinator moves from the carousel thus far below. He previously was a high school head coach in Georgia, where he won a state title in 2019. Roberts would replace Barry Odom as the Hogs' defensive play-caller. Liberty: Liberty is hiring Coastal Carolinas Jamey Chadwell as head coach. Georgia Tech has just two wins over FBS programs since 2020. Fleck has reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $42 million deal that provides an increase of $1 million per year over his previous contract. Meanwhile, co-defensive coordinatorRon English, receivers coachGarrick McGee and running backs coachChris Barclay are expected to joinJeff Brohm immediately at Louisville. Mosley's promotion expedites search for head coach to lead the Mean Green. Charlotte: Charlotte has become the sixth FBS team to fire its head coach, parting ways with third-year coach Will Healy. The late collapse was likely a factor in Arroyo's dismissal. The program is also set to renovate Ross-Ade Stadium to go with already solid facilities on campus.Cons: If the Big Ten discards divisions in the near future, getting to the conference title game will be a tougher climb for Purdue. The news was first reported by The Athletic. The second-year coach of the Jayhawks received a contract extension through the 2029 season. UNT is using Parker Executive Search during the process. Thornton coached at Ole Miss for two seasons and was previously OL coach at Gardner-Webb and Tennessee Tech. North Texas advanced to the Conference USA Championship and lost to rival UTSA 48-27 to enter bowl season 7-6. Simply put, he will slide right in and continue the program's rise as it transitions into Conference USA. There's two weekends left in the college football season and the playoff picture is becoming clearer. Another high-profile name also to have turned down the job is former Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall. Freeze was 39-25 (including vacated wins) in five seasons at Ole Miss. WebThe changes across college football are fast and furious, and never has the coaching carousel started so early during a season than in 2022. The future of the program is also secure amidst major conference realignment, as UAB is slated to move to the American Athletic Conference in '23. Colorado has lost 15 of its last 18 games against FBS opponents since a 4-0 start under Dorrell in 2020. UAB: UAB has hired Trent Dilfer as its head coach. Can UNLV finally get it right this time with its coaching hire?Conference Realignment Outlook: Stable. Freeze had a successful tenure with the Flames, going 34-15 from 2019-22. The willingness to win is also in place at Wisconsin. Brohm spent the last six seasons at Purdue, compiling a 36-34 mark and winning a Big Ten West Division title in '22. Colorado: Colorado has fired Dorrell after a 43-20 loss to Arizona that dropped the Buffaloes to 0-5. 12. Instead of learning to recruit brand new territory in Texas and the Plains, Luke Fickell returns to the Big Ten in Wisconsin. Cal: Former Texas State coachJake Spavital has beenhired as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Cal, the school announced. How much is the program willing to spend on a new coach and staff? Want to join the discussion? By comparison, rival UCF has five since '13. This is a home-run hire for a Badgers program that needed a spark. section: | slug: college-football-coaching-carousel-ranking-best-power-five-jobs-available-after-purdue-opens | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Divisions are expected to be discarded, and the scheduling model (eight or nine games) is unsettled.The Hire: Former Ole Miss and Liberty coach Hugh Freeze was hired to replace Harsin on Monday, Nov. 28. Georgia Tech and Colorado made changes after Geoff Collins and Karl Dorrell, respectively, led their teams to historically miserable starts. 18. Montgomery was 43-53 in eight seasons as the Golden Hurricanes coach, including 5-7 this season. Considering the upgraded facilities and budget, the Flames should consistently contend for Conference USA titles starting in 2023. Work is needed on facilities, but plans are in place to help this program close the gap in the Big Ten.Cons: It's not a huge hurdle, but Big Ten expansion likely means divisions will go away in the future, which makes it harder (but not impossible) for teams in the West to make the conference title game. The program likely needs a coach who can maximize everything on the roster to overcome some of the budget and facility concerns.Other Factors of Note: Despite the small enrollment, Tulsa has a good track record and history on the gridiron.Conference Realignment Outlook: Stable. The Knights are also moving higher than USF in the pecking order by joining the Big 12 in '23. However, changes are coming in the future with Texas and Oklahoma slated to join in time for '25. The Chanticleers are a good fit in a conference that's emphasizing football.The Hire: NC State offensive coordinator Tim Beck was hired to replace Chadwell. 1 nationally in total offense this season. The MAC isn't going to rank as the best Group of 5 conference, but this is a stable league with a strong geographic connection. However, is this move just his entrance into the FBS? Stanford coach David Shaw resigned after 12 seasons, leaving as the winningest coach in program history. Long coveted by the fanbase, now finally home, Brohm is an excellent hire for Louisville. However, Lewis ran a unique offensive style and showed this program could challenge for bowls on a consistent basis.Cons: Winning isn't easy here. UNLV plays its home games in the Raiders' new stadium, and the program's facilities have been upgraded in recent years. Nebraska: Nebraska is expected to hire South Carolinas Marcus Satterfield as its offensive coordinator, sources tell On3. The last time Stanford made an external coaching hire was 2006 when the program plucked a former NFL player with just three years of collegiate coaching experience from San Diego to take over the program. Lester was 37-32 in six seasons as the Broncos head coach. The 49ers were 15-24 under Healy and earned the program's first bowl trip in '19. Simply, the next coach will have to prove there's a consistent proof-of-concept for a period of time rather than a one-off season or two that results in a bowl.Other Factors of Note: The next coach hired to replace Healy will be just the third full-time leader in the program's history. Louisville: Louisville is set to hire Jeff Brohm as its head coach, sources confirmed to On3. Ernie Sims will work as the program's defensive signal-caller for the rest of the season.Five-Year Win Trend*: 6.8*This excludes 2020 and data from '22 seasonFive-Year Recruiting Average: 81.2Pros: Upside. The floodgates open Dec. 5 with the new transfer portal window. Also, the facilities are solid, and Apogee Stadium opened in '11. That could be enticing for candidates looking to move up the ladder, as there's a potential to win immediately. North Texas is one of six C-USA teams moving to the American Athletic Conference in 2023. That's a mark even more impressive when you consider the program has played in four different conferences (C-USA, Big East, AAC and ACC) and six different coaching tenures. There will be at least 22 coaching changes, as A recruiting average of 81.2 over the last five years isn't high enough for a program in the state of Florida. Nebraska made a big hire on Nov. 26 when it tapped former Baylor and Temple head coach Matt Rhule to take over for Scott Frost. UAB: UAB has hired Ohio State defensive quality control coachMiguel Patrick as defensive line coach, a source tells 247Sports. The Cardinals have had only five losing seasons since 1998. Competing for attention in Ohio with Ohio State, as well as in the city of Cincinnati with the Bengals could (perhaps) be a small challenge for a new coach.Other Factors of Note: The Bearcats have just three losing seasons since 2006. Brett Gibbons Dec 9, 2022 2:12 PM EST The coaching carousel is 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. The 12 victories in Big Ten play over the last two years were tied for the best stretch for a program in conference play since winning 14 from 1979-80.Conference Realignment Outlook: Zero concerns here for Purdue. Don James coached here from 1971-94, while Nick Saban and Jack Lambert both played for the Golden Flashes.Conference Realignment Outlook: No conference concerns here for Kent State. The Hire: Arkansas defensive coordinator and former Missouri head coach Barry Odom was picked as Arroyo's replacement. California: The school has hired Jake Spavital, recently fired as Texas States coach, as its offensive coordinator and quarterback coach. With the Big Ten West in chaos over the past two seasons, he guided the Boilermakers to consecutive 6-3 marks in league play. Also, if Wisconsin doesn't retain Jim Leonhard on a full-time basis, it will be competing with another Big Ten team (Nebraska) in the same candidate pool. Brohm led Purdue to its most successful stretch of years since the late 1990s and his departure makes things murky for the future. Names attached to the job include Justin Fuente (former Virginia Tech head coach),Graham Harrell (West Virginia OC), and Garrett Riley(TCU OC and Bryles Award winner). 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It's not necessarily a con, but FAU is trying to hire a coach at the same time as another school (USF) in the state of Florida from the same conference (AAC).Other Factors of Note: The new-look AAC in 2023 will have at least five new coaches. After a tough 11-27 run with the Carolina Panthers, the former Baylor standout returns to college football. Colorado ranks last in the Pac-12 in scoring offense and defense and lost all five of its games by 23 or more points.Five-Year Win Trend*: 5.8*This excludes 2020 and data from the '22 season.Five-Year Recruiting National Average: 48.8Pros: The scenery in Boulder (and Colorado overall for that matter) is picturesque. The greatly increased salary pool for assistant coaches and support staff is competitive with any of our peers, and from a facility standpoint, the $45 million renovation of the Manning Center will conclude this summer. Then, just days after the Boilermakers made a landmark achievement by appearing in the Big Ten Championship Game for the first time, they lost coach Jeff Brohm, who exited to replace Satterfield at Louisville. Also, there's not much to complain about when it comes to the weather in Tempe.Cons: Arizona State has just six Top-25 finishes since 1988 and the last outright Pac-12 title was won in 1996. The athletic budget provides all of the resources you need to be competitive, and North Texas can pay a competitive salary (Littrell was reportedly making around $1.9 million).Cons: Competition for attention in Texas is always a challenge. In: Pete Rossomando (interim head coach) After a 1-7 start to the 2022 season, Charlotte parted ways with Will Healy. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. The long-term stability of the league remains uncertain, however. Charlotte is moving from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference in 2023.The Hire: Charlotte hired Biff Poggi as its new head coach on Tuesday, Nov. 15. He doesn't have major college head coaching experience, but his ability to recruit high schoolers and transfers, develop players and market the program should put the Buffaloes on the map in a hurry. Nebraska coach Scott Frost was the first coach pink-slipped of the cycle, and things spiraled from there. Wisconsin: Wisconsin is set to hire North Carolinas Phil Longo as offensive coordinator, sources tell On3. Click here to become a member of the Killer Frogs message board community today! Arizona State canned Herm Edwards after a 1-3 start and NCAA investigations, while Wisconsin parted ways with Paul Chryst after a 2-3 start at Wisconsin. However, the next coach needs to push for a bigger commitment on resources to win at a higher level in the Pac-12.Conference Realignment Outlook: The ongoing uncertainty of the Pac-12 hangs over Colorado. Brohm's pass-happy approach produced results in a defensive-oriented division full of programs that like to grind It out. That year (2016) was also the only time the Buffaloes posted a winning record in the Pac-12. What openings remain. By James Parks Dec 10, 2022 1:52 PM EST. He has come in and made an incredible impact in every aspect of the program, our department, the University and the Seattle community. Five-Year Win Trend*: 8.6*This excludes 2020 and data from '22 seasonFive-Year Recruiting Average: 92.8Pros: After the program had to go through an unnecessary two-year shut down (2015-16), UAB has yet to post a losing season. A graduate of BGSU, Brett currently works on-site at Google as a project lead for content curation products. To help you keep up with all the latest developments during the coaching carousel, well be posting updates here about FBS head-coaching jobs and noteworthy assistant coach moves. Fickell guided the Bearcats to a 57-18 mark from 2017-22, which included two American Athletic Conference titles and an appearance in the CFB Playoff in '21.Five-Year Win Trend:* 8.6This excludes 2020 and data from '22 seasonFive-Year Recruiting Average: 48.6Pros: There's a lot to like about this job. There's some potential here for the right coach. Following that move, Scott Satterfield left Louisville to replace Fickell at Cincinnati. 16. Frost had spent two seasons at UCF, including leading the Knights to a 13-0 record in 2017, before he was hired at Nebraska. Other Factors of Note: It's no secret Leonhard is the front-runner to get this job. Alignment between administrators, boosters and coaches is a must. Although Shaw's salary wasn't public, he was reportedly one of the highest-paid coaches in the conference. 2. The right coach can keep some of that talent at home instead of it landing at other Pac-12 programs. Winning here has been difficult. Expectations are also high here.Other Factors of Note: Acquiring talent hasn't been Nebraska's problem in recent years, so finding a coach who can develop the roster better in the future is a priority. He's fielded electric offenses, and his arrival serves as a homecoming moment for the Louisville native, former quarterback and assistant coach for the Cardinals. 1. Although Shaw guided the Cardinal to three Pac-12 titles and plenty of wins, the program was trending in the wrong direction over the last few seasons. Iowa State: Wide receivers coach Nate Scheelhaase has been promoted to offensive coordinator; he replaces Tom Manning, who was let go last week. Comparing the hires and overall impact in a few years will be an interesting case study.Conference Realignment Outlook: FAU's conference outlook is stable for now, as the program is moving up to the American Athletic Conference in 2023.The Hire:Former Texas and Houston head coach Tom Herman was hired to replace Willie Taggart. Scott was 4-26 in three seasons as USFs head coach, including 1-8 this season. Cincinnati/Louisville: This one sent shockwaves through the industry. The move was an unexpected and new one for Wisconsin, who traditionally hires from within and the coaching tree of Barry Alvarez. His ties to the state of, Herman was at one time an up-and-coming name in the coaching ranks, and he lands at a place with a history of taking Power Five retreads. We will continue to equip Coach Kiffin with these and the other resources necessary to compete and win at the highest level and build on the accomplishments of the last three seasons.. Sanders spent two seasons rebuilding Jackson State into an FCS power before making the jump to the Power Five. Here's a look at the updated coaching changes and grades for each vacancy that has been filled. The Yellow Jackets defeated Western Carolina but lost by a combined score of 110-20 in their three losses in '22.Five-Year Win Trend*: 5.4*This excludes 2020 and data from the '22 season.Five-Year Recruiting National Average: 44.6Pros: The state of Georgia is prime recruiting territory. Wisconsinmade big news when it let go of Paul Chryst, and made an even bigger splash when it hiredCincinnati'sLuke Fickell as his replacement. The program has not won more than four games in each of the last eight seasons. Stanford: Sacramento State head coach Troy Taylor, a former Cal quarterback, has accepted an offer to become Stanford's coach. Reported names include Wisconsin interim Jim Leonhard, former Florida head coach Dan Mullen, and Ohio State receivers coach Brian Hartline. Prior to Carolina, Rhule led turnarounds as the head coach at both Temple (2013-16) and Baylor (2017-19). The only other name reported by Pete Thamel left is Sacramento State (FCS) head coach Troy Taylor. Linebackers coach Andre' Hart and cornerbacks coach Kevin Mathis toured Colorado's facilities alongside Sanders on Saturday night. Twenty Power Five programs (plus Notre Dame) have changed head coaches since 2021, making for an incredible turnover rate of 30.8% among the highest-paid jobs in the sport. The 49ers fell to 1-7 Saturday with a loss to FIU. Colorado made the official announcement Saturday night that its hiring Deion Sanders as its new head coach. Stanford: David Shaw is stepping down as the head coach at Stanford, he announced following a loss to BYU in the Cardinals final regular season game. Oregon State: Jonathan Smith has agreed to a new six-year contract worth $30.6 million at Oregon State, reports John Canzano. 5:18 pm ET, David Shaw's resignation after 12 seasons, Mississippi State's Leach hospitalized, school says, '22 college football coaching carousel, tracker, grades, College football bowl odds, picks, computer sims, 2022-23 bowl confidence pool picks, predictions, Top bowl confidence pool picks, predictions for 2022-23, Ranking best available Power Five openings, USC's Caleb Williams wins 2022 Heisman Trophy, MSU coach Leach taken to hospital after 'health issue', Niumatalolo out as Navy coach after 15 seasons, Stanford hires Sacramento State coach Troy Taylor, Bobby Petrino emerging as candidate for TAMU OC job, Michigan mourns death of honoree Dametrius Walker, Report: WAC, ASUN merge in attempt to form FBS league, CBS Sports All-America Team: Big Ten dominates. Shaw was Stanfords coach the last 12 seasons, posting a 96-54 overall record. Investing in the program with facility and stadium improvements are a must.The Hire: Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh was hired as the program's next coach on Dec. 3. Northwestern: Northwestern has fired three assistants, including DC Jim ONeil. WebWilson will get a second chance at being a college head coach after leading Indiana from 2011-16, where he posted a 26-47 record, including a 12-37 mark in Big Ten play. In the end, it didnt matter. 2 in the ACC in rushing offense this season. The migration is about to begin. Each of the 131 jobs in the nation presents its share of challenges, resource concerns, recruiting territory, or just the willingness to win or commitment level from the school. In other words, this is prime real estate for recruiting, and the next staff won't have to look far for players. Louisville (Hired Jeff Brohm)Why Louisville Opened: Scott Satterfield left Louisville to be the head coach at Cincinnati. Navy: Navy and head coach Ken Niumatalolo have parted ways after 15 years with Niumatalolo as the Midshipmens head coach. Wilson also was an assistant at Oklahoma from 2002-10 under Bob Stoops. The Bobcats went 13-35 under Spavital's direction and never won more than four games in a single year. Purdue is a tough place to win, but Jeff Brohm showed that it's not an impossible job. Getting to No. Download the KillerFrogs app on Google Play or in the Apple App Store. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. hiring NC States John Garrison as offensive line coach, has hired Sacramento States Troy Taylor as its head coach, expected to hire Syracuse OC Robert Anae as offensive coordinator, hiring Louisvilles Scott Satterfield as head coach, expected to hire Ole Miss Jake Thornton as offensive line coach, is set to hire NC State offensive coordinator Tim Beck as its coach, hiring Coastal Carolinas Jamey Chadwell as head coach, hiring Deion Sanders as its new head coach, set to be hired as the new head coach at USF, is being hired as the new defensive line coach at Auburn, has hired former Texas and Houston head coach Tom Herman, will remain as the Mountaineers head coach, is promoting interim coach Brent Key to head coach, is retaining interim head coach Cadillac Williams, hiring Hugh Freeze as its next head coach, confirmed the hiring of Cincinnatis Luke Fickell, confirmed the hiring of Oregon offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham as its new head coach, is stepping down as the head coach at Stanford, agreed to a new contract with head coach Lance Leipold, agreed to a contract extension with Kalen DeBoer, a contract extension through the 2030 season, Biff Poggi is being hired as the new head coach at Charlotte, come to terms on a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season, parting ways with third-year coach Will Healy, failing to win back-to-back games even once. Web2022-23 Coaching Carousel updates, Hot Board candidates By Brandon Marcello 60 minutes ago 24 The changes across college football are fast and furious, and never has the Missouri: Missouri and head coach Eli Drinkwitz have come to terms on a two-year contract extension through the 2027 season. The former Minnesota head coach is known in coaching circles as a shark in recruiting circles, having previously served as an assistant recently at Mississippi State, Florida State and Florida in recent years. Louisville/Purdue: Louisville has hired Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, reports Cardinal Authority. SEC football coaching carousel: The best, worst and most surprising college hires 2022. Georgia Tech: Georgia Tech has fired Geoff Collins. Western Michigan: Western Michigan has hired Louisville OC Lance Taylor as its head coach. Cincinnati has been one of the top Group of 5 programs in recent years and that success has helped the Bearcats move to the Big 12 in '23. Cooper to the same position, sources tell 247Sports. Cincinnati: The Athletics Bruce Feldman reported that Bryan Brown will be defensive coordinator. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | The Sun Devils are have hired Fresno State offensive line coachSaga Tuitele to the same position, TCU's Bryan Carrington (running backs) and LA Rams running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples (receivers), sources tell247Sports. With Rhule's connections to the NFL and time away from college ball, expect Nebraska to begin their rebuild through the transfer portal as opposed to on the recruiting trail. At just 32 years old, he's the FBS's youngest head coach. Although Scott went 4-26, success has not eluded USF at the FBS level. Freeze was 39-25 (including vacated wins) in five years as the head coach at Ole Miss (2012-16). The Mean Green play in the Frisco Bowl on Dec. 17 after shockingly parting ways with Seth Littrell and they're still searching for a new Athletic Director. Now, it's up to athletic director Mike Bobinski to hire a coach capable of sustaining the program's momentum as it comes off its first-ever appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game. In addition, the remarkable support of Rebel Nation has produced tremendous momentum in NIL. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at Since 1962, Kent State has just 11 seasons of .500 or better. Nebraska (Hired Matt Rhule)Why Nebraska Opened: Scott Frost was fired after Nebraska's Week 2 loss to Georgia Southern. Follow KillerFrogs on Facebook and Instagram as well. Poggi, a longtime and accomplished high school head coach in Maryland, returned to the Michigan staff last year after a previous stint on the Wolverines staff in 2016. The Mean Green also played in six bowl games and two conference championship games under Littrell's watch.Five-Year Win Trend:* 6.6This excludes 2020 and data from '22 seasonFive-Year Recruiting Average: 88.4Pros: Location. It was an understandable move given what Brohm accomplished at Purdue and that Louisville is his hometown and alma mater. The American Athletic Conference is set to add six teams in 2023 to replace Houston, UCF and Cincinnati. 2022 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Dillingham moved quickly through the college ranks, from Florida State's offensive coordinator to Oregon's OC to Arizona State's new head coach. The Cardinals went 25-24 under Satterfield's watch but only finished 15-18 in the ACC. Wisconsin: A second program has decided to make a coaching change today: Wisconsin. Brohm led Purdue to multiple bowl games across six years and a Big Ten West title in 2022. Tulsa (Hired Kevin Wilson)Why Tulsa Opened: Philip Montgomery was fired after Tulsa's season ended on Nov. 26. Stanford: Stanford has hired Sacramento States Troy Taylor as its head coach. In four-plus seasons with the Huskers, Frost went 16-31, including 5-22 in one-score games. He held the same role at Louisville and followed coach Scott Satterfield to the Bearcats. Patrick, a Miami alum, is a former USF assistant. None of Beck's three Wolfpack offenses finished in the top half of the ACC, and two of this three offenses at Texas finished in the bottom half of the Big 12. He agreed to a five-year deal. In theory, attracting (and access to) talent shouldn't be a problem. Charlotte has a solid territory to recruit from and is planning a significant investment in its facilities. Former Nebraska linebacker Trev Alberts is now the athletic director and this hire could shape his tenure in charge in Lincoln.Conference Realignment Outlook: Zero concerns here. The MAC is stable with its membership and aligned geographically in a solid 12-team league. This years coaching carousel hasnt seen the movement of last year with Lincoln Riley leaving Oklahoma or Brian Kelly jumping from Notre Dame to LSU, but it has been exciting nonetheless. This job has some factors working in its favor, but this is also a young program that's only been around since 2013 and made the move to the FBS level in '15. A 2-3 start, along with concerns about the offense and overall direction of the program, prompted Wisconsin to fire Paul Chryst. The program is also planning on other facility improvements in the coming years.Cons: Not much. Brohm, a former Cardinals QB and assistant coach, was 36-34 the last six seasons as the head coach at Purdue. Western Michigan: Western Michigan is firing head coach Tim Lester, sources tell On3. Additionally, more jobs opened at the conclusion of the regular season, as well as vacancies created by coaches moving to other jobs (Luke Fickell to Wisconsin and Hugh Freeze to Auburn). The membership of the American Athletic Conference is changing significantly with Houston, UCF and Cincinnati off to the Big 12 but moving from C-USA to the AAC is a win for UAB. Megan Mendoza/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK. The Mean Green were 44-44 in seven seasons under Littrell, including 7-6 this year. Georgia Tech and Colorado made changes after Geoff Collins and Karl Dorrell, respectively, led their teams to historically miserable starts. USF (Hired Alex Golesh)Why USF Opened: Jeff Scott was dismissed as the program's head coach on Nov. 6, which came one day after USF lost 54-28 to Temple. We couldnt be more excited that he and his family will be on Montlake for the foreseeable future leading these tremendous young men in our football program.. UNLV/Arkansas: Arkansas defensive coordinatorBarry Odom has been hired as UNLV's head coach, a person familiar with the decision tells 247Sports. The Golden Flashes went 24-31 under Lewis, but the program showed marked improvement over the last three full seasons of games. The Sun Devils are frequently considered a "sleeping giant" in the Pac-12. We are investing in our football program like never before. Nebraska: A day after a 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern, Nebraska has fired Scott Frost. However, what type of coach can help this team consistently win at a high level? Lester - a former quarterback at WMU - had only one losing record during his six years in Kalamazoo. Stanford won't lack for resources to pay for its next head coach.Cons: In addition to the challenges of navigating admissions, Stanford needs to adapt to the portal and NIL era of college football. The next coach will be the program's fourth full-time leader since the move to the FBS level (2012).Conference Realignment Outlook: Stable. USF:USF has hired Kevin Patrick as defensive line coach, reports ESPN's Pete Thamel. The Orange lost both coordinators with offensive play-caller Robert Anae accepting a gig at NC State and defensive play-caller Tony White going to Nebraska, reports ESPN's Pete Thamel. College football's 2022 season has reached late November and the coaching carousel is already in full swing. Cons: Moving to the AAC will require UAB to upgrade its coaching salaries and overall resources to the program. He is a known program builder, which is exactly what Nebraska needs. Liberty: Coastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell has finalized a deal worth $4 million per year to become Liberty's head coach, according to multiple reports. Kentucky: Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Liam Coen is returning to Kentucky, where he served as OC in 2021, to be Mark Stoops' play-caller, reports ESPN's Chris Mortensen. The Tigers are also zeroed in on former Tulsa head coach Philip Montgomery, who is circling a contract to become Freeze's offensive coordinator, sources tell 247Sports. Arkansas: The Razorbacks are targeting former Baylor defensive coordinatorRon Roberts, sources tell 247Sports. There's a willingness to win and a commitment to get the necessary resources to do so.Cons: It's hard to find many downsides to the Louisville job. With USC and UCLA set to move to the Big Ten in 2024, along with a future Pac-12 with no divisions, is a path to bowl eligibility a little easier?Cons: Excluding the abbreviated 2020 season, Colorado has just one winning season since '06. News. This will be McGriffs third go-round with the Tigers. Brohm left to take the Louisville job after posting a 36-34 record in six seasons with the Boilermakers. The teal field at Brooks Stadium gives Coastal Carolina a unique home-field edge. The 3-7 Bears rank among the worst offenses in the Pac-12 and are averaging just 23.2 points per game. USF should be one of the top jobs in the new AAC. Washington: Washington has agreed to a contract extension with Kalen DeBoer, who has led the Huskies to a 9-2 mark in his first year as Washingtons head coach. The program won at least eight games in every season with Freeze at the helm. (AP Photo/Michael Woods) College coaching carousel The in-state recruiting base isn't as strong as some of its ACC counterparts (Florida State for example), but the program can also dip successfully into the surrounding area (and Florida) for talent.Other Factors of Note: The elimination of divisions in the ACC should help Louisville, as it doesn't have to play Florida State or Clemson on an annual basis.Conference Realignment Outlook: Thanks to a grant of rights for the ACC's television deal, the ACC is stable for now. Multiple names were rumored for the Georgia Tech job, but ultimately the university liked how interim head coach Brent Key handled the last eight games of the season and promoted him to full-time. 5. Charlotte had enough and did not like the direction the 49ers program was heading in year four under Will Healy. Auburn coach Bryan Harsin was fired on Halloween. The Cornhuskers did not record a winning season or reach a bowl under Frost, as his overall record in Lincoln ended at 16-31. Purdue is a tough place to win, but Jeff Brohm showed that it's not an impossible job. Despite its challenges, however, Purdue is still a Power Five job in a rich conference, and it should attract plenty of interest. In other words, this job has a good quality of life for a coach and his staff in a standout college town (Boulder). The Hire:Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell will take over for Freeze at Liberty in 2023. including a perfect 12-0 mark in USF: Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh is set to be hired as the new head coach at USF, sources tell On3. Cons: Despite having a lot of things going for it, UNLV has struggled to consistently win. This program has the tradition, facilities, history, resources and ability to land talent to compete and win national championships.Cons: As with every job in the SEC, expectations are high at Auburn. Those are big reasons why 2022-23 coaching carousel is off to a fast start. All Rights Reserved. Taylor, a former Utah OC, led Sacramento State to a 12-1 record this season. Auburn: Hugh Freeze is retaining interim head coach Cadillac Williams as running backs coach and associate head coach. An overhauling of Collins coaching staff during the offseason, replacing eight assistants, didnt help early this season. There are plenty of hires, firings and promotions yet to come, especially once the College Football BYU: Weber State head coach Jay Hill has been hired as BYU's defensive coordinator, the Cougars announced Wednesday. 2005-2022 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 17 in the final Associated Press poll after a 10-1 mark in 2020.Five-Year Win Trend:* 6.8This excludes 2020 and data from '22 seasonFive-Year Recruiting Average: 113.8Pros: Liberty has the resources and willingness to spend to build a competitive program. Shaw leaves as the winningest coach in program history with a 96-54 record and a universally respected figure in college football. Although it's been a while, the Buffaloes won a national title in 1990. He's a proven winner, haven taken Cincinnati to the College Football Playoff in 2021. Fleck proved you can win at a high level here by guiding Western Michigan to a New Year's Six bowl in '14.Cons: Resources, ability to pay coaches, and budget will always be a challenge for every team in the MAC. 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